AND, the winners of the "Friends" photo challenge are...

This weeks guest judge: 
Rachel from and then, she {snapped}!

This weeks challenge: Friends.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty) with their friend(s). Favorite stuffed animal? Favorite person?

The winners chosen by Rachel:

First: 3 Plus Barbie
Why she chose this photo: "OMG, this is just adorable, that's all there is to say about it."

{3 Plus Barbie}

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Second: Wildflower Photography
Why she chose this photo: "LOVE the tutus.  And the ducks.  And the fact that the girls are obviously BFFs."

{Wildflower Photography}

Third: Not Always Picture Perfect
Why she chose this photo: "They look like buddies! Very sweet!"

{Not Always Picture Perfect}

Forth: Photographic Data
Why she chose this photo: "Love the colors and the lighting.  Both are perfect and I really love the crispness of the photo. "

{Photographic Data}

Fifth: The Mama Trials
Why she chose this photo: "OMG, Chuck Taylors in size zero? Doesn't get much cuter than that!"

{The Mama Trials}

Congrats to the top 5 winners! Great job, and please feel free to grab the top 5 button below! You're all awesome!





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My favorites (in no particular order):

{Sugar & Spice}

{A Sorta Fairytale}

{Living in a Perry Tale}

{Wildflower Photography}

{525,600 Minutes}

{Photographic Data}

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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... 1 more challenge to go...

Winners so far:
Resolutions: ... Being What I Want to Be ...
A different view: ... Blue Skies Photography ...
Friends: ... 3 Plus Barbie ...
Birthday: ... no one yet ...

And, if you all get a moment....
I'd LOVE a vote! :D

❤ Chelsey


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AND, the winner of the "Family" photo challenge is....

This weeks guest judge: Joni from Six Cherries on Top
This weeks challenge: Family.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty) and your family.

















Joni's picks:

• First: 4 Lettre Words

Why Joni chose this photo: "this photo is perfect because it is of a family doing something together. when i think of families i think of the memories created and the sledding in this photo is a memory this family will always remember.  it definitely puts a smile on my face because it reminds me of snow days from my childhood."

{4 Lettre Words}

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• Second: Being What I Want to Be 

Why Joni chose this photo: "The love permeates from this photo. what a special moment this is! Only my oldest daughter was able to meet MY grandmother and this reminds me of a photo of the two of them."

{Being What I Want to Be}

• Third: They Call Me Mama

Why Joni chose this photo: "as if matching christmas pj's is not cute enough. this photo makes me feel like they have such a close relationship that will grow and stay strong forever."

{They Call Me Mama}

• Fourth: A Good Life Photos

Why Joni chose this photo: "i love this photo because this is something i do with my children. we love to do puzzles and glue them together. this year when we move to our new home, we are going to frame the puzzles and hang them in our playroom.  once again, family togetherness is so important to me which is why this photo is so special."

{A Good Life, Photos}

• Fifth: Bunch of Barrons

Why Joni chose this photo: "i love the composition of the photo. without actually seeing them you know that there is a strong loving relationship with this family."

{Bunch of Barrons}

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My favorites (in no particular order):

{Christine Marks}

{Photography by Michelle}

{Bunch of Barrons}

{They Call Me Mama}

{Being What I Want to Be}

{Living Our Love Song}

{JM PhotoArt}

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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... 2 more challenges to go...

Winners so far:
Holiday Colors: ... Window to My Soul ...
Winter: ... Letters to Little ...
Family: ... 4 Lettre Words ...
Sparkly: ... no one yet ...

And, if you all get a moment.... I'd LOVE a vote! :D

Would ya could ya? Vote for me?

AND, the winners of the "Winter" photo challenge are...

This weeks guest judge: ME!
This weeks challenge: Winter.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty) and what winter looks like to you. Picking out a Christmas tree. Snow. Rain?









Wow... you guys are getting SO good! It's getting so freakin hard to pick winners! This weeks "winter" photos were especially difficult to choose from!

My top 5 picks:

• First: Letters to Little

Why I chose this photo: "This week was ESPECIALLY difficult to choose a winner for the winter challenge. But, even with all the beautiful photos... I kept coming back to this one. I know I say this a lot, but it was so magical! This little baby outside in the cold winter weather. Everything is so soft and fuzzy except for those beautiful eyes: so sharp! Wonderful job!"

{Letter to Little}

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• Second: Window to My Soul

Why I chose this photo: "I don't think I need to even explain why I chose this photo. Just look at those eyes! Gorgeous!"

{Window to My Soul}

• Third: Bunch of Barrons

Why I chose this photo: "Once again, those eyes! I'm also loving how her wintery hoodie frames her face. This photo feels like winter!"

{Bunch of Barrons}

• Fourth: The Art of Making a Baby

Why I chose this photo: "First, I love the edit. Second, what a cute kid!"

{The Art of Making a Baby}

• Fifth: Super Piper Callie Docious

Why I chose this photo: "Bundled up baby. Snow falling. This photo is totally winter! I love how you can see all the little snowflake specks."

{Super Piper Callie Docious}

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My favorites (in no particular order):

{Tezzie}

{A Good Life}

{Finally Mom}

{DRW Photos}

{Mars Pics}

{Hot Coffee Mama}

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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don't already have something:
Picnik 
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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There always has to be rules... I know, boring right? But, it's to help me and you. :) Click on the link for more details... Each entry does need to link back to my blog... All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on December 30th...
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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... 2 more challenges to go...

Winners so far:
Holiday Colors: ... Window to My Soul ...
Winter: ... Letters to Little ...
Your Holiday: ... no one yet ...
Bokeh: ... no one yet ...

Would ya could ya? Vote for me?